Did you know that the Nativity Fast prepares us to experience the true meaning of Christmas? Each year, on November 15, a 40-day fasting period begins in preparation for the Lord's Nativity. As one of ...

A leading U.S. Catholic bishop on Wednesday called on his fellow bishops to help revive the tradition of abstinence from meat ...

Christians didn't build on pagan foundations. They excavated pagan traditions, dug out all rot, and then built beautiful new traditions on top of the evil that was once there. All Saints Day, where ...

It's the time of year — tradition says — when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is lifted.That ...

On Palm Sunday, a week before Easter, the Catholic Church recalls Jesus ... and veneration of the Cross. In that tradition, a priest or deacon holds a wooden crucifix while the faithful process ...

Different regions embrace unique traditions and legends. Diwali, is one of the most beautiful and dazzling festivals of the Indian sub-continent. This ‘Festival of Lights’ has been an object ...

There's something special about the holiday season. A celebration of family, peace and prosperity, it's a time for gathering with those you love while recognizing life's many blessings. However ...

A group of volunteers with the Canaan Farmers Hall worked with local elementary school students this fall to paint 28 barn quilts, which were on display Saturday. CANAAN — Across Maine and ...

When faced with a potential order to deploy the U.S. military within the nation’s borders, however, service members may find themselves in a situation where upholding the military’s tradition ...

Turning to a deck of cards for wisdom seems to contradict predominantly Catholic traditions in the Philippines. So, how could alternative belief systems fit into the fabric of daily Filipino life?

Simbáng Gabi, meaning "Night Mass," is a cherished Filipino Catholic tradition held during the nine days leading up to Christmas, from December 16 to December 24. These early morning or evening Masses ...